- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Franklin, KY
Simpson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Simpson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210540001435
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simpson Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Simpson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simpson Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Franklin, KY.
School address
District: Simpson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210540001435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Simpson Elementary School held near 710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 210540001435 · Franklin, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 16.6:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin-Simpson High School (830 students)
Simpson Elementary School held near 710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Simpson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin-Simps
Franklin-Simpson High School
830 students
- This school
Simpson Elementary School
731 students
- Franklin-Simps
Franklin-Simpson Middle School
662 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
463 students
- Franklin Eleme 324
Franklin Elementary School
324 students
- Franklin-Simps 70
Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus
70 students
What this shows Simpson Elementary School reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simpson Elementary School compares
Simpson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 731 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Simpson Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Simpson County reports $13,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Simpson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin-Simpson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin-Simpson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simpson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Franklin
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~731 students)
Frequently asked questions about Simpson Elementary School
How many students attend Simpson Elementary School?
Simpson Elementary School has 731 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Franklin, KY. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simpson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simpson Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 9% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Simpson Elementary School?
64.2% of students at Simpson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simpson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Simpson Elementary School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Franklin, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simpson Elementary School?
Simpson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Simpson Elementary School rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Simpson Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Franklin, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Simpson County?
Besides Simpson Elementary School, Simpson County also operates Franklin-Simpson High School (830 students), Franklin-Simpson Middle School (662 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (463 students). See the Simpson County district page for the complete list.